The Embrace with Ayanpella Podcast
The Embrace with Ayanpella Podcast
Temitope Ayanyemi
How Doomscrolling Is Quietly Breaking Your Confidence (Affirmations vs Algorithms)
24 minutes Posted Oct 24, 2025 at 4:14 pm.
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First off, quick apology, the audio might sound a bit off today. I had a chest complication while recording, but I still wanted to show up regardless.


Now, today's episode is also about mirrors, but not the one in your bathroom, but the one glowing in your hand: social media.


We’re unpacking how doomscrolling slowly dents your self-esteem, how comparison sneaks in dressed as motivation, and why maybe your affirmations aren’t the problem — your reflection is.


Highlights:

  • The internet is not your mirror.
  • You’re probably not insecure; you’re just online too much.
  • Social media gaslit your self-esteem, and you didn’t even notice.
  • Maybe it’s not affirmations you need, just a break from the feed.


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